The Cedar Ridge School Board has named Dr. Sherry McMasters as the district’s new superintendent. McMasters will be replacing Dr. Andy Ashley, who will be the superintendent of Heber Springs School District starting next school year. McMasters is coming from Myrtle, Missouri, where she is currently serving as the superintendent for Couch R-1 School District. The... READ MORE >
SENIOR PARADE Saturday, May 9th 11am around Newark This parade does NOT replace graduation. Seniors: meet at the high school gym at 10:15am for line-up. Please wear your cap and gown. The parade will be recorded and shown at graduation. Parents/Guardians should drive so seniors can enjoy the parade. You can ride in a vehicle, tractor, or ATV. Mr. Conyers will be... READ MORE >
Parents & Guardians, Due to the directive from Governor Hutchinson concerning public schools being closed for the remainder of the year, we have developed a new system to assist parents in registering Pre-K and Kindergarten students for the 2020-2021 school year. We are asking that you complete the basic registration form electronically. Please submit the form... READ MORE >
Dear Cedar Ridge Parents and Guardians,This afternoon Governor Asa Hutchinson held a press conference where the Arkansas Secretary of Education Johnny Key announced that off-site instruction would continue in all Arkansas schools for the remainder of the school year. That means that classes at Cedar Ridge will continue in the off-site format we are currently using... READ MORE >
VIRTUAL SPIRIT WEEK The Cedar Ridge School District would like to invite all students, staff, and community members to participate in our Virtual Spirit Week! Submit your pictures each day to be featured on our social media pages! Post your pictures in the comment section on our Facebook post, send them to us through Facebook messenger, or email them to... READ MORE >
March 31, 2020Dear Cedar Ridge Parents and Guardians:Thank you so much for your patience as we work through this challenging situation to provide the best educational opportunities we can provide for your children. I know the lives of our students have been turned upside down by the coronavirus, and I know it has disrupted your lives as caregivers. Please know that... READ MORE >
March 30, 2020 Dear Cedar Ridge Parents and Guardians: Thank you for your continued attention to district communication regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and our district plans. The health of our students, their families, and our staff members is our utmost priority. As of 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, there are 473 positive COVID-19 cases in the state. At the... READ MORE >
Cedar Ridge Parents, Faculty, Staff, and Community Members,Thank you for your attention to district communications regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). As we round out the first week of off-site schooling during the building closures, I just want to take a moment to update you with what we know at this time. As of 8 p.m. on Friday, March 20, there is at least 1... READ MORE >
Dear Cedar Ridge Parents and Guardians:Thank you for your attention to district communication regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and our district plans. The health of our students, their families, and our staff members is our utmost priority.The Arkansas Department of Health and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education have instructed Cedar Ridge Schools... READ MORE >
Newark – Cedar Ridge School District joined districts across the state to celebrate School Board Member Recognition Month in January. More than 1500 Arkansas school board members are being honored for their service and dedication to public education. “Our board members assume a crucial role in representing our students and advocating for public education,” said... READ MORE >
On Friday, November 8 at 9 a.m., Cedar Ridge High School will host a Veterans Day Assembly in the high school gymnasium. All area veterans and their families are invited to attend the assembly and will have special seating provided for them on the gym floor. The event will feature choral, band, and solo performances and poetry readings. No RSVP is required for... READ MORE >
Cedar Ridge Elementary saw an 11.22% growth in their Overall ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Index Score (with the state average being 1.33%). The Arkansas Department of Education has named Cedar Ridge as a School on the Move Toward Excellence. We are #17 out of 1046 schools in ESSA growth state-wide. We are also #9 out of 523 elementary schools in ESSA... READ MORE >
Say hello to Mrs. Cindy Kallsnick! Mrs. Kallsnick is currently the Literacy Coach here at Cedar Ridge School District. Her career began right here in Newark in 1982 as a 2nd grade teacher. She has also taught 1st grade and 3rd grade, and was the Reading Recovery teacher for 4 years before training for her current position in 2001. She has her Master's Degree, and... READ MORE >
Today we are celebrating Mrs. Paula Osborne! Mrs. Osborne is currently the Dyslexia Therapist for Cedar Ridge School District. She started her career at Cedar Ridge back in 1981 as a 1st grade teacher, and taught 2nd and 3rd grade before training in a program called Reading Therapy. "After age 50, I went back to school and acquired my National Board Certification... READ MORE >
Welcome to Cedar Ridge Schools, where we are preparing today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders. Located in Newark, Arkansas, Cedar Ridge Schools is home to over 800 students in preschool through 12th grade. The district itself, which encompasses 270 square miles, comprises the communities of Charlotte, Cord, Magness, Newark, Oil Trough, and Thida. Through... READ MORE >